congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 

-ˌgra-jə-

1

: a congratulatory expression

—usually used in plural

Congratulations on your promotion.

2

: the act of congratulating

Synonyms of congratulation

• regards
• respects
• greetings
• commendations
• praise
• compliment

Examples of congratulation in a Sentence

Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.

Please send her my congratulations.

I sent her a letter of congratulations.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the comment section of her announcement post, several of the couple's fellow When Calls the Heart costars shared their congratulations for them and their baby on the way. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

Of course, the pair's costars from the Hallmark Channel series gathered in the comment section to share their congratulations for the happy couple. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Nov. 2025

Krista, congratulations on an insightful column. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025

Adore also sent Angel congratulations on social media. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing congratulation

• self-congratulation

Rhymes for congratulation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the act of congratulating

2

: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune

—usually used in plural